CVE-2026-46738: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions prior to 20.2.0.0, contain(s) an Improper Input Validation vulnerability in the REST API. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-46738 describes an improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20) in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager's REST API affecting versions before 20.2.0.0. A remote attacker with high privileges could exploit this vulnerability to elevate their privileges further. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.1, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to elevation of privileges by a high privileged remote attacker, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could allow the attacker to perform unauthorized actions beyond their original privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, limit remote access to the REST API to trusted users and monitor for suspicious activity involving privilege escalation attempts.
CVE-2026-46738: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager
Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions prior to 20.2.0.0, contain(s) an Improper Input Validation vulnerability in the REST API. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.1critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-46738 describes an improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20) in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager's REST API affecting versions before 20.2.0.0. A remote attacker with high privileges could exploit this vulnerability to elevate their privileges further. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.1, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to elevation of privileges by a high privileged remote attacker, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could allow the attacker to perform unauthorized actions beyond their original privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, limit remote access to the REST API to trusted users and monitor for suspicious activity involving privilege escalation attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-17T17:04:27.066Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a60eb079c2644c7f84f6a3b
Added to database: 07/22/2026, 16:08:39 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 03:52:17 UTC
Last updated: 09/05/2026, 13:09:34 UTC
Views: 74
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